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Major General (Retired) Walt Lord

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Instructor, President’s Emerging Leaders Program at Austin Peay State University
📍 Clarksville, Tennessee, United States

Major General (Retired) Walt Lord is the Vice President for Military and Veterans Affairs at Austin Peay State University. A 36-year Army veteran, he is a dedicated leader and team builder focused on advocating for military-affiliated students. He holds a Masters degree from The United States Army War College and is an experienced executive-level leader.

Outside of his official duties, he and his wife, Grace, volunteer at the Fort Campbell USO. He extends his commitment to service by sitting on the boards of several non-profits, including Operation Stand Down Tennessee and Warrior Rising. Both of his sons are also Army officers, making military service a multi-generational family commitment.

He once commanded NATO Headquarters Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Instructor, President’s Emerging Leaders Program
Job Level
Senior
Location
Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
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He frequently writes and speaks about leading with compassion, leading by example, and making courageous decisions without the fear of making mistakes.
Veteran & Military Support
His entire professional role is dedicated to serving military-affiliated students, and he volunteers for veteran-focused non-profits like Warrior Rising in his personal time.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Instructor, President’s Emerging Leaders Program
Austin Peay State University
8-2022 - 8-2023
Interim Director, Institute for National Security and Military Studies
Austin Peay State University
5-2021 - 7-2023
Military Advisor in Residence
Austin Peay State University
7-2023
Vice President for Military and Veterans Affairs
Austin Peay State University Military and Veteran Affairs Division
4-2019 - 12-2020
Vice President, Government Division
FileBank Inc
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Education
2003 - 2005
MA
The United States Army War College
2017 - 2017
Fellowship
Syracuse University - Maxwell School
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